Today I practised self-care by sleeping in this morning, I feel much more awake and refreshed after a really busy and long weekend ... View more

@drpenguin Definetly, let me know how you go :) ... View more

Hi @Jessica123, Firstly, thank you for sharing this with us, it takes a lot of courage to express your thoughts and worries. Personally, I feel I can relate to you a lot. I am in a relationship with my boyfriend, how ever have had previous relationships with girls. I still find myself at times being attracted to other females and I a very open with communicating my sexuality, needs & worries with my boyfriend. Speaking to others about this can be really helpful in gathering all your confusion and thoughts before going to speak to your partner about this. Take your time, it sounds like you have a strong relationship being for 5 years, so allowing yourself time to process this is absolutely fine. (In my opinion). I agree with @Bre-RO , checking out a LGBT+ support service would be really helpful and they're really lovely, non-judgemental and supportive. ... View more

@drpenguin Great question. I think it depends on how much I have on my mind before bedtime. Usually only 15 minutes. Longest was over 30 mins ... View more

@Janine-RO @Tay100 4 consecutive days of reading slowly before bed and it is really helping! Managing to fall asleep much quicker. For me I think it is because it's distracting my mind from the other 10000 things racing around, so it is taking away the time laying in bed ruminating over my thoughts. Thank you so much for this advice!! ... View more

What a great time this thread has come up! / For me, recently I've been really struggling to fall asleep and when I wake up I am completely exhausted still. I will try @Milkninja222 suggestion of reading, and being mindful to read slowly as well, rather then past paced and rushed which i think will keep my mind too active. @Tay100 How interesting, I will definitely try this tomorrow morning. DO you have a specific alarm tone that is recommended for a soft tone? ... View more

1. Woke up feeling less tired then usual 2. Found time to sit and log onto ReachOut 3. Put a slow cooker meal on for dinner tonight ... View more

Today I'm proud of myself for recognizing I'm tired, sore and exhausted so I chose not to go to the gym this morning and will go to a class tonight instead. No need to force myself early morning if it will make me feel worse. ... View more

Share a funny/happy memory you have with a good friend  My recent funny/happy memory with a friend would be with one of my amazing girlfriends, and we actually happen to be housemates!! We were sitting outside in the sun doing some art together, listening to music and singing and be really silly. We took lots of funny selfies with my polaroid camera to capture the fun afternoon we spent together. What do you think helps to expand your friendship circle?  Meeting my partner has drastically expanded my friendship group/circle. I've made many more close friendships since being with him which I'm so grateful for.  This, however, is such a challenging thing to do, and I wonder whether I'd have the friendships that I do now, if it wasn't for meeting my partner.  When I was living alone and not in a relationship, I found this very hard to "expand my circle of friends". Going to the gym classes or yoga was a good way to meet people, just had to muster up the confidence to start small talk with people.    How do you cope with changing friendships? Change for anyone is a difficult and challenging time. I think it is important to practice self-care during these times, I like to be really open and communicate how I feel to my family, or close friends (whom the friendship isnt changing with).  Also talking to my counselor about these situations helps a lot, release some built-up emotions, or explore difficult situations. I believe difficult times are always times where lots of self-growth and expansion happens   ... View more

@Hozzles I'm excited about my big 10 week Canada trip next year!! What is your favourite flavour chocolate? ... View more

Today I am grateful for a day off so I can relax and take the day slowly. ... View more

I'v really enjoyed reading over all of these responses! Thank you everyone, I will ponder these questions and reply soon :) ... View more

Favourite ice-cream flavour?  So Good- Dairy-free chocolate icecream is yummmmm! But I'm also really loving the dairy-free magnums!    What do you consider to be the best TV show of all time? Atypical is really good! In my opinion, it portrays autism really well and the family dynamics are so typical of a normal family so It is really relatable when you watch it.    What is my favourite genre of music:  So.. I don't really listen to music however when I'm doing yoga I always put on the "yoga playlist" on Spotify.    If you could travel back in time, what time would you travel to?  I'd travel back to the last new years eve, I had the most amazing night with all of my friends and we danced and danced and I didn't want the night to be over!     Thank you @Janine-RO and welcome!  ... View more

@Esperanza67 I've read "Big little lies" as well and I'm the same as you, absolutely LOVED it!!! I havn't watched the TV series though as I can be quite skeptical of remakes of books, however, I am curious to see how they've done it! I'm going to watch it in my summer holidays! ... View more

@ecla34 Thank you for this great thread! Funnily has come at a really relevant time for me. I'm one for people-pleasing and notice myself saying yes to all social events, extra-curricular activities, extra work shifts ect.. I like being busy but I'm at the point in the trimester where all my assignments are becoming due so it is a high stress period and I absolutely need to take time for myself and not say yes to everything! Next week I'm going to try and practice saying "no" to social events that I'm not feeling 100% like going to! wish me luck.. ! ... View more

1. Had a good workout at the gym 2. spending the evening with my partner 3. finished off an essay today at uni ... View more

Today my self-care was walking in the sun to the train station instead of using the tram. I tried to use all my senses while i was walking. -I smelt a flower -noticed the beauty of the river I walked next to -listened to the cars and trams passing -tasted the tooth paste still lingering in my mouth -felt the ground beneath my feet ... View more

@ecla34 Sorry I was not online to participate, but i really enjoyed reading back over it all. Has got me thinking about self-positivity. Knowing that I'm doing what's best for me, regardless of other people's actions, beliefs or opinions is one aspect of self-positivity that I'm currently working on. It's so tough when you doubt yourself and compare, but in the end, positive self-talk and self-belief help so much. Reminding ourselves that WE know OURSELVES best! Thank you again for this reminder xox ... View more

@Charlie22 I love baths too, I always put a bath bomb or some Epsom salts which makes it more relaxing.. I think i'm going to do the same tonight after work :) Thank you for the inspiration! ... View more

1. got up this morning and went to the gym 2. had a yummy coffee 3. going to go to work, which i'm looking forward too ... View more

@Jess1-RO How cute, my dog's name is Oscar too :) ... View more

@Jess1-RO brilliant, thank you for doing that ... View more

@Esperanza67 thank you so much! I'll check those out now :) ... View more

@katurian This was beautiful to read, and really made me reflect and hold this gratitude today as well. Thank you for sharing ... View more

@dog_lover94 This reminds me o something I'm grateful for.. I'm grateful for my boyfriend coming with me to Daniels Donuts to do a food challenge (im in anorexia recovery). He was so supportive and made the scary situation way less daunting, in fact I had a lot of fun! ps. Donuts are delicious!! ... View more

@drpenguin yummm! That sounds so delicious ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx Exercise is a great way to improve your mental well-being. Sounds like you have a lot to be grateful for :) ... View more

@Milkninja222 I agree, everything is always moving so fast, many tasks to be completed, people to see and things to do, therefore, I find taking this small amount of time out so crucial for my mental well-being each day. Glad to hear about your lunch and study! ... View more

@scared01 phone calls can be really difficult, well done! ... View more

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